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The articular-synovial lining tissue system in temporomandibular joints of young adults.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9116623     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The histologic character of the articular surfaces and synovial tissues in the temporomandibular joints of 20 young adults was described. Each joint compartment had a continuous connective-tissue lining that was fibrous on the articular surfaces, went through a transition, and was continuous with the lining tissue in the recesses. Areolar synovial tissue was found only in the upper posterior recess of the temporomandibular joint, fibrous synovial tissue was predominantly found in the upper anterior and lower posterior recesses, and an intermediate type of synovial tissue was found in the lower anterior recess. There was no distinct boundary between articular and synovial tissue. The structure and continuity of these lining tissues suggest that they constitute a continuous tissue system, here termed the "articular-synovial lining tissue system," that has a histologic character which depends on location and functional demands. It is hypothesized that all of the lining tissues should be considered synovial, based on a functional definition of nonadherence.
Authors:
C A Bibb; A G Pullinger; F Baldioceda
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of orofacial pain     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1064-6655     ISO Abbreviation:  J Orofac Pain     Publication Date:  1993  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-04-21     Completed Date:  1997-04-21     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9418507     Medline TA:  J Orofac Pain     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  241-6     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
School of Dentistry, Center for Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles 90024.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Cartilage, Articular / anatomy & histology
Connective Tissue / anatomy & histology
Female
Humans
Joint Capsule / anatomy & histology
Male
Synovial Membrane / anatomy & histology*,  physiology
Temporomandibular Joint / anatomy & histology*,  physiology

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